Position Title: Classroom Teacher

Salary Schedule: State Based Plus Local Supplement

Department: School

Job Code: 110000

Reports To: Principal

Work Schedule: 187 days/8 hr.

Grade/Level: N/A

FLSA: Exempt

Primary Function: Ability to provide instruction, assessing and encouraging student progress. Ability to manage the learning environment, complying with state and district level regulations and policies.

Classroom Environment

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Seeing to read a variety of materials

Sitting for extended periods of time

Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

• Music (P-12)

Teach at an appropriate instructional level

Provide content development

Assist all students in achieving academic standards and establishing high expectations for performance

Promote student engagement and provide appropriate assessments

Monitor student progress

Respond to adequate and inadequate student performance

Support students with encouragement

Use time efficiently

Maintain effective physical setting for instruction

Maintain appropriate student behavior in the classroom

Follow professional practices consistent with school and district policies in working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues

Ensure adherence to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia, as established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Integrate the use of technology and multi-media in the classroom

Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position

Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner

Participate in training programs and apply concepts learned in the classroom to increase student learning

Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities

Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures

Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies

Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee